Import of equipment and materials related to the metal industry
Free activity · CNRC 427301 · Import for Resale
Activity contents
- Importation of equipment and materials used in the manufacturing and processing of metals and various metallic materials, rolling mills, machining centers, lathes, machines for drilling, reaming, milling, threading or tapping metals;
- Importation of accessories, parts and spare parts;
- Importation of equipment and products related to welding such as torches, electrodes, pressure regulators, welding stations of all types, solders;
- Importation of metal processing and coating equipment (ferrous and non-ferrous).
Authorized accessory activities
- Installation, assembly and after-sales service for imported equipment and materials supplied to customers.
How to start this activity in Algeria
Official procedure, ordering of steps, and realistic timelines
Step 1: Choose the right legal form
The activity "Import of equipment and materials related to the metal industry" is free, no prior licence needed. Choose between auto-entrepreneur (ANAE, 5M DZD/year cap for services), sole-trader, single-member LLC (EURL) or LLC (SARL) depending on your project and number of partners.
Day 1
Step 2: CNRC registration
For SARL/EURL: notarised articles + share capital. For sole trader or auto-entrepreneur: simplified file. In every case, request the company name then the Trade Register extract from CNRC.
3 to 7 days
Step 3: Tax and social registrations
Tax ID (NIF), social ID (NIS for manager), CNAS affiliation if employees, tax card. You can immediately operate "Import of equipment and materials related to the metal industry" in Algeria without any further ministry-level step.
3 to 5 days
Frequently asked questions
How do I start the activity "Import of equipment and materials related to the metal industry" in Algeria?
Choose your legal form (SARL/EURL/Auto-Entrepreneur), file the company name + articles at CNRC, obtain the NIF, NIS, CNAS affiliation if hiring, and tax card. UpGrowth Connect launches your company in 7 days, money-back guaranteed.
How much does it cost to incorporate for code 427301?
About 75 000 DZD all-in for a sole proprietorship, or 118 610 DZD + min capital for SARL/EURL. UpGrowth Connect: 60 000 DZD ex-tax + State fees. Optional Birkhadem domiciliation: +150 000 DZD / 12 months.
Is the ANAE auto-entrepreneur regime allowed for Import of equipment and materials related to the metal industry?
ANAE is reserved for individual services, capped at 5M DZD/year. For "Import of equipment and materials related to the metal industry", verify eligibility via UpGrowth's ANAE tool or with the competent authority.
Which supervisory authority oversees code 427301?
This activity has no specific supervisory authority beyond CNRC, Trade Register registration is sufficient.
Is the activity "Import of equipment and materials related to the metal industry" regulated in Algeria?
No, Import of equipment and materials related to the metal industry (CNRC code 427301) is classified FREE. Operable after simple CNRC registration, no prior ministerial licence.
Other codes in the same group
- Import of equipment and materials related to the mining sector. (427101)
- Import of accessories, spare parts and consumables of equipment and materials related to the mining sector (427102)
- Import of products related to mining. (427201)
- Import of accessories, spare parts and consumables for equipment and materials related to the metal industry. (427302)
- Import of metals, metal and steel products. (427401)
- Import of galvanized or stainless steel sheets (427402)